A decision by the federal government to pause the administration of certain COVID-19 vaccines has forced several health units to cancel their vaccine clinics.
With Senate Bill 504 and House Bill 1614 signed into law, teachers at Marked Tree School District say it will improve the education system in the state and will improve teacher retention rates.
Data from Johns Hopkins University on Saturday shows Arkansas’ number of new coronavirus cases per capita during the past two weeks is the lowest in the nation.
A Florida woman whose image went viral when she coughed on a customer at a Pier 1 store last year in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic has been sentenced to 30 days in jail.
Nations around the world are setting new records for COVID-19 deaths and new coronavirus infections, and the disease is surging even in some countries that have kept the virus in check.
The State Senate on Thursday voted 25-8 to confirm the appointment of Dr. Jose Romero as Arkansas Secretary of Health after a debate on the Senate floor.
In 207 counties in 2018, there wasn’t a family, general or internal medicine doctor – the primary care doctors mainly for adults, according to an InvestigateTV analysis of federal data.
With the Memphis Redbirds first game scheduled for May 4 and 901 FC beginning June 15 Craig Unger, president of both teams says fans will be allowed to attend.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is reporting the first identification in a Missouri resident of the COVID-19 variant, B.1.351.
Hutchinson wanted to emphasize the importance of getting vaccines out to Arkansas’ minority community, which is behind in terms of their vaccination compared to their percent of the population.
The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYIT) at Arkansas State University received a 15-year extension to its partnership after a vote from the Arkansas State University Board in a special meeting.
Several went to Easter services on Sunday, one of the busiest days for churches. That has some wondering, what do services look like now that Gov. Asa Hutchinson lifted the mask mandate? Kingdom Nation Church in Jonesboro had a full house, and masks were optional.
Volunteers say they’re happy to fight food insecurity while sharing their faith. They say the event is the perfect way to kick off the Easter weekend by giving away 2,400 meals to people in need.
Over 200 people attended the Color Me Egg-Cited D.A.R.E. Run at Joe Mack Campbell Park on Saturday. Volunteers say it’s a great way to get outside, get some exercise, and teach kids the importance of living a healthy lifestyle.
As the weather gets warmer, the city of Hardy prepares for an increase in traffic, as spring breakers and those in Region 8 communities head out to the Spring River.
The clinic offered the one-dose, Johnson & Johnson version of the vaccine, adding to the convenience afforded to veterans who didn’t have to travel to Memphis.
A bill that would delay the release of certain offenders until the offender has served at least 80 percent of his or her sentence, if the person purposely selected their victim, was filed Thursday in the Arkansas legislature.
On the city’s Facebook page, Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver asked city residents and patrons to respect the wishes and requirements of businesses, as well as the health concerns of others.
Both school districts say they are doing what is in the best interest of students, staff, and parents but have different views of what that should look like inside schools.
Arkansas lawmakers are advancing a plan to prevent the state from reimposing a mask mandate to prevent the spread of the coronavirus after Gov. Asa Hutchinson lifted it.
The Missouri Department of Conservation and A.T. Still University in Kirksville are asking people to save ticks they encounter and mail them to the University.
Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Department of Health Secretary Dr. Jose R. Romero provided an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus, including the latest cases of COVID-19 and deaths.
A medical marijuana industry trade group says more than 90,000 people have received approval to use medical marijuana in Missouri, and weekly sales have topped the $2 million mark.
The Arkansas Department of Health on Saturday reported 165 new cases, down from 184 on Friday. Data from Johns Hopkins University shows the rolling average of new daily cases during the past two weeks has fallen by by 107.3, or 34.6%.
At least six area airports in Region 8 have received funding to help with offsetting costs and maintain jobs as a result of COVID-19, the state’s congressional delegation said Friday.
A case filed by 18 state lawmakers challenging Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s ability to issue directives related to the COVID-19 pandemic will be heard by the state’s highest court.
Both Gov. Hutchinson and Dr. Romero spoke about spring break vacationers saying, “If you’ve traveled, if you have not kept your social distance, please, get a test when you come back,” Hutchinson said.
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he believes his plan to remove a mask mandate intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus will take place at the end of the month, as previously announced.
Eating disorders are up by 70 to 80 percent, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. The pandemic is likely the culprit. A mental health therapist has tips on how to cope.
Paragould had its first COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic at the Paragould Community Center. Volunteers say clinics are crucial and essential to ending the pandemic.
Elegant Party Rentals in Jonesboro took a big hit last year due to the pandemic, but Friday the small business got an extra push thanks to The Arkansas Fund.
It is Match Day for medical school across the country including for the students at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University.
